Water Games for Year 4 Physical Education: Engage in Aquatic Fun and Develop Essential Skills

Question 1

Which of these games involves throwing a ball into a net in the water?

Accepted Answer

Water basketball

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Water tag

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Marco Polo

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Water races

Question 2

Which rule is NOT for playing water volleyball?

Accepted Answer

Hold the ball indefinitely.

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Hit the ball with an open hand.

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Teams switch sides after 5 points.

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Play in a rectangular pool.

Question 3

What's the primary goal of water polo?

Accepted Answer

Score the most goals.

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Defend your net.

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Pass skilfully.

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Swim quickly.

Question 4

Which float involves lying on your back and looking up?

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Back float

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Front float

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Star float

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Cannonball float

Question 5

What's the key difference between a water balloon toss and a water balloon fight?

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Toss involves targeting, while fight involves throwing at each other.

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Fight involves targeting, while toss involves throwing at each other.

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They are the same.

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Tosses are safer than fights.

Question 6

Which of these is **NOT** a safety rule when playing water games?

Accepted Answer

Do not listen to the lifeguard.

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Stay inside the area marked for swimming.

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Always have a friend with you.

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Go into the water feet first.

Question 7

Which of these is a game where you try to find things underwater?

Accepted Answer

Marco Polo

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Octopus Tag

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Shark Attack

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Water Limbo

Question 8

When playing water games, it is important to:

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Do all of these things.

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Follow the rules.

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Be polite to others.

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Drink plenty of water.

Question 9

Which place is the best for playing water games?

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Lakes that have lifeguards.

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Ponds that aren’t too deep.

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Rivers that are deep and fast.

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Canals that are narrow.

Question 10

Before getting in the water, you should:

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Do all of these things.

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Check the water for things that could hurt you.

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Make sure there are no other people in the water.

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Stretch and warm up your muscles.

Question 11

Which of these is the most important skill to have for water games?

Accepted Answer

Feeling comfortable in the water

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Being able to swim

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Being able to handle a ball

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Being able to jump

Question 12

Which water game involves chasing and tagging other players?

Accepted Answer

Water tag

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Marco Polo

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Water volleyball

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Shark attack

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a way to play water tag?

Accepted Answer

Freeze tag

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Octopus tag

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Dolphin tag

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Shark attack

Question 14

What is the most important skill to learn when playing water games?

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Swimming

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Jumping

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Sliding

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Floating

Question 15

What is the purpose of using a kickboard when playing water games?

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To help you move through the water

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To help you float

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To keep you warm

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To make the games more challenging

Question 16

What is the best way to float on your back?

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Relax your body and spread out your arms.

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Kick your legs and wave your arms.

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Hold your breath and sink to the bottom.

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Tread water.

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a safety rule when playing in the water?

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Run and push others near the water.

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Stay within the marked play area.

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Wear a life jacket even if you can swim.

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Listen to the lifeguard or adult in charge.

Question 18

What is a 'float' or 'noodle' used for in water games?

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To help you stay afloat.

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To help you dive.

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To throw at each other.

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To mark the boundaries of the play area.

Question 19

Which water game involves throwing a ball into hoops attached to sticks in the water?

Accepted Answer

Water basketball

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Water polo

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Water volleyball

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Water tag

Question 20

What should you do if you feel cold or tired while swimming?

Accepted Answer

Take a break and warm up.

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Keep playing until you are exhausted.

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Ignore it and keep swimming.

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Only tell the lifeguard if you are shivering.

Question 21

Which water game involves racing on a floating board?

Accepted Answer

Kickboard race

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Water slide

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Water polo

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Water balloon toss

Question 22

What is the 'water balloon toss' game?

Accepted Answer

Tossing water balloons back and forth between players.

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Throwing water balloons at a target.

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Using water balloons to play a game of catch.

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Filling water balloons and throwing them at each other.

Question 23

When playing water games, it's important to stay within the marked area. Which of these is NOT a reason for this rule?

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To keep the water clean.

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To avoid bumping into others.

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To stay safe in case of an emergency.

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To make sure everyone has enough space to enjoy themselves.

Question 24

In the game of 'Marco Polo,' one person is chosen to be 'Marco.' What is the goal of the other players?

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To find 'Marco' by listening for their voice.

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To throw a ball into a net.

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To race to the other side of the pool.

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To practice diving.

Question 25

Which swimming stroke involves moving your arms and legs in a circular motion like a frog?

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Breaststroke

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Front crawl

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Backstroke

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Butterfly

Question 26

What is the main reason for wearing a snorkel while swimming?

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To breathe underwater.

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To protect the ears from water.

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To improve buoyancy.

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To keep hair dry.

Question 27

If you get a cramp while swimming, what should you do first?

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Stay calm and try to stretch the muscle.

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Panic and shout for help.

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Swim to the nearest edge of the pool.

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Tread water until you catch your breath.

Question 28

What does it mean to 'float' in water?

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To stay above water without moving.

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To sink to the bottom of the pool.

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To swim with your head above water.

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To jump into the water and splash around.

Question 29

What is the most important thing to remember when playing water games?

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Staying safe.

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Having fun.

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Winning.

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Getting wet.

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a water game?

Accepted Answer

Musical Chairs

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Marco Polo

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Tag in the Pool

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Hide-and-Seek

Question 31

True or False: You should run around the pool area with wet feet.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 32

If you get into trouble in the water, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Stay calm and call for help

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Panic and shout

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Dive to the bottom of the pool

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Try to swim to shore on your own

Question 33

What should you do if you feel tired or cold while playing water games?

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Take a break and rest

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Keep playing until you finish the game

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Ignore it and keep playing

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Swim to the deepest part of the pool

Question 34

Which water game involves using a pool noodle to try to knock others off a floating platform?

Accepted Answer

Noodle jousting

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Waterpolo

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Water balloon fight

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Marco Polo

Question 35

Why is it important to wear a life jacket when playing in water?

Accepted Answer

It can help you stay afloat

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It can keep you warm

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It can make you swim faster

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It can make you look cool

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a safe thing to do when playing in or near water?

Accepted Answer

Push your friends into the water.

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Stay close to a grown-up.

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Wear a life jacket.

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Be aware of what's around you.

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a water safety rule?

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You can jump into the water headfirst.

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Stay within the designated swimming area.

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Wear a life jacket if you are not a strong swimmer.

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Tell an adult if you are going to play near the water.

Question 38

What is the main purpose of a floatation aid?

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To help a person stay afloat in water.

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To make swimming faster.

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To keep a person warm in cold water.

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To protect a person from sunburn.

Question 39

Which of the following is a good way to stay afloat?

Accepted Answer

Use a floatation aid.

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Hold your breath.

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Swim with your arms and legs.

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Jump up and down in the water.

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a good idea when playing in or near the water?

Accepted Answer

Running around the pool.

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Playing with friends.

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Using proper safety equipment.

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Telling an adult where you are going.

Question 41

When playing the water game Marco Polo, who tries to find the other players?

Accepted Answer

Marco

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Polo

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The shark

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The lifeguard

Question 42

When playing the water game Shark Attack, who tries to tag the other players?

Accepted Answer

The shark

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The fish

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The lifeguard

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The octopus

Question 43

In the game of 'Marco Polo', the person who shouts 'Marco' is:

Accepted Answer

Searching for the person who shouts 'Polo'

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Running away from the other players

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Hiding underwater

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Counting to 10

Question 44

When playing 'Shark Attack', you aim to:

Accepted Answer

Avoid being caught by the 'shark' and swim safely to the other side of the pool

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Swim as quickly as possible in any direction

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Splash the 'shark' as much as possible

Question 45

Which is NOT a good way to build water confidence?

Accepted Answer

Jumping into deep water without knowing how to swim

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Starting in shallow water and gradually moving to deeper areas

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Taking swimming lessons

Question 46

In 'Octopus Tag', the 'octopus' catches other players by:

Accepted Answer

Wrapping its tentacles (arms) around them

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Grabbing their legs

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Chasing them and touching their shoulders

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Splashing them with water

Question 47

One benefit of playing water games is:

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Improving teamwork and social skills

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Winning prizes

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Becoming a famous swimmer

Question 48

To get into the water safely when playing, you should:

Accepted Answer

Use a ladder or steps

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Slide down a water slide

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Jump in from a high diving board

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Dive headfirst into shallow water

Question 49

In which water game do you throw an object at a target in the water?

Accepted Answer

Water polo

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Shark Attack

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Marco Polo

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Octopus Tag

Question 50

When playing water games, you should:

Accepted Answer

Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water

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Wear warm clothes to stay cozy

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Have a big meal beforehand

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Ignore the lifeguard's instructions